Cook a Taste of Oita – 'Dango-jiru' Soup Cooking Class in Beppu 🍲✨
Want to try a hands-on food experience you won’t find in tourist guidebooks? Join our 'Dango-jiru' Soup Cooking Class in Beppu, and learn how to make one of Oita’s most beloved traditional dishes – a comforting noodle soup passed down through generations.
What Is Dango-jiru?
Dango-jiru is a local specialty of Oita Prefecture, made with hand-stretched wheat noodles in a savory miso-based soup. Packed with seasonal vegetables and full of flavor, this dish reflects the heart of Oita’s home cooking.
What You’ll Do
In this beginner-friendly cooking class, you’ll:
- Make your own dango noodles from scratch
- Prepare a warm, rich miso soup with local ingredients
- Learn cooking tips and cultural stories from a local instructor
- Sit down and enjoy your handmade meal in a cozy, welcoming setting
No prior experience is needed – just a love for Japanese food and a willingness to try something new!
Why Join this Cooking Class?
🍜 Oita Soul Food: discover a dish locals truly eat – not just a tourist version.
👩🍳 Hands-On Experience: knead, stretch, and cook your own noodles.
🧣 Perfect Indoor Activity: great for rainy days or cozy afternoons in Beppu.
🗣️ English-Friendly: easy to follow, even for first-time visitors to Japan.
“Making the noodles by hand was so fun! The soup was delicious and felt like something from a Japanese grandma’s kitchen.” – Guest Review
This workshop is great for solo travelers, couples, or small groups looking to explore local food culture in a fun, interactive way.
This experience is limited to small groups, so book early to secure your seat!
GLIDE JAPAN Inc.
Mission
As ambassadors of our region, we connect local communities with the world, paving the way for a prosperous future.
Vision
Our goal is to become Japan’s leading engine of regional revitalisation, making it a norm to attract young people to rural areas, driven by their dreams.
| Company Name | Glide Japan Inc. |
| CEO | Masahiro Ide |
| Capital | ¥1,000,000 |
| Established | April 20, 2023 |
| Number of Employees | 12 (including contractors) |
| Head Office | 12-9 Chiyomachi, Beppu City, Oita 874-0942, Japan |
| Phone | +81-977-75-9566 |
| Australia Office (Satellite Office) | 421/4 Spring Street, Rosebery, NSW 2018, Australia |
| Business Activities | Inbound tourism consulting, travel arrangement services for international visitors, regional revitalisation projects, multilingual translation, video production, and more. |
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